Qué hacer en Filadelfia esta semana y este fin de semana

Through Wednesday, July 29, 2026 (select dates)

Don’t call it a comeback. It’s a homecoming. 

After 10 album-less years and countless calls from inside the house (aka R&B lovers everywhere but most especially Philadelphia), Jilly from Philly has answered our neo-soul-laced prayers with new music and a new tour to match.

The legendary voice wraps up her residency en el Met el North Broad with a few soulful, steamy and sensual nights of music in her hometown. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The songstress herself has requested an intimate, phone-free experience, so expect to lock up your device in a Yondr pouch when you enter.

Through Thursday, July 30, 2026 (dates vary by event)

Every four years, the world’s top mathematicians gather together at an event dubbed the “Olympics of Mathematics” to share new findings and look to the future. 

The global gathering closes out its Pennsylvania Convention Center takeover this week with a slate of free public programming, including a lecture-performance mash-up examining the connections between music and math (Tuesday), public lectures, and more. All events are free to attend with registration.

Ideal para: The Count from Callejón del Sésamo and anyone else who loves numbers … ah, ah, ah! 

Through Saturday, August 1, 2026

¿Y si el experimento de la cometa y la llave de Benjamin Franklin hubiera dado origen al rock ‘n’ roll y el viejo Ben se hubiera convertido en la primera estrella de rock de Estados Unidos? Esa es la premisa en la que se basa El sonido de Estados Unidos. 

Wrapping up its world premiere right in the shadow of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at FringeArts, the rock musical rooted in American history features 23 original songs eager to become anthems. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Cada entrada incluye un recorrido musical a pie de 45 minutos guiado por el propio Padre Fundador.

Hasta el domingo 2 de agosto de 2026

Basada en la novela superventas, esta adaptación musical wraps up its run at the iconic Academia de Música on its nationwide tour. Follow along as the tender story of Allie and Noah’s decades-long love affair unfolds, with music and lyrics by award-winning singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.

Meet three different sets of cast members portraying the couple at various stages throughout their lives and iterations of their relationship — and pack some tissues.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The show beautifully addresses major themes around aging, caregiving and dementia/Alzheimer’s, but for some folks, that may be difficult to watch.

Hasta el domingo 2 de agosto de 2026

This is officially the final bell! Inspirado en uno de los monumentos más emblemáticos de toda Filadelfia: el Estatua de Rocky — esto exposición totalmente nueva explora el concepto de los monumentos: por qué los construimos, a quién se le dedica uno y el papel que desempeñan en la sociedad. 

This is a love letter to Philly’s real boxing history, with long overdue tributes to Joe Frazier now housed inside and outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, including the relocation of his bronze statue at the base of the Rocky Steps. 

Comisariada por Paul Farber, cofundador de Monument Lab y presentador del aclamado podcast de NPR y WHYY. La estatua, the expansive exhibit covers 2,000 years of history and features over 150 artifacts and works of art. 

No te pierdas: Obras de Keith Haring, Carrie Mae Weems y Andy Warhol

Hasta el domingo 2 de agosto de 2026

En el mejor mercado público de Estados Unidos — Philly’s iconic Reading Terminal Market - hosts a free high-energy dance party, courtesy of local vibe-setters The Function, to close out its summerlong pop-up plaza. 

Stretching across the 1100 block of Filbert Street right outside the market, visitors can take a break from exploring to grab a drink from Molly Malloy’s bar, shop from pop-up vendors, and kick back and enjoy some entertainment.

Indoors, the historic market boasts over 80 vendors offering prepared food and drink, gifts, specialty items, and surprises around every corner.

No te pierdas: While The Plaza ends its historic summer run, save the date for August 15, 2026 when Reading Terminal Market brings back its annual Festival del helado en Filbert. 

Las fechas varían según el restaurante

Keeping track of all the restaurant openings is a full-time job. Sure, you can scan social media, but why waste your time? We’re here to feed your curiosity and fill your belly: 

• Schmaltz in Point Breeze: Este breakfast-and-lunch cafe already has lines out the door, enticing people to try the city’s newest viral sandwich: a crispy potato latke on a slow-baked egg — opt to add schmaltz (rendered chicken fat that adds a rich and savory flavor). (Now open.)
• Really Ice in North Philadelphia: Born on the block — an ode to owner Dean Owens’ city pride — Really Ice delivers on Philly’s food triumvirate of water ice, ice cream and pretzels. Start with blueberry, churned smooth and scooped cold (now open).
• Juici Patties in Mt. Airy: Este Jamaican export, now with 17 locations across the U.S., churns out “seriously savory” handmade patties, flaky and golden pastries stuffed with seasoned chicken and beef. Add Scotch Bonnet peppers for heat! (Now open.)
• Manna Bakery in Kensington: Following sold-out residencies at area farmers’ markets (up to two-hour waits!), Temple grad Saif Manna opens a retail space for easier access to Basque cheesecake, manakeesh (flatbreads), sumac-spiced chicken buns and other Palestinian/Levantine delights (opens Thursday). 

Unplug without FOMO. Silent Day en Jardines Calder is asking everyone to turn off the noise — cell phones, tablets, headphones, etc. — and experience the sounds of silence as the works of Alexander Calder wash over you. 

This free program focuses on quiet attention, encouraging visitors to reflect while pursuing the artist’s wire sculptures and innovative mobiles. 

Look for designated areas for reading, drawing, writing and meditation (bring a pillow!). Additionally, all Philly residents can enjoy free admission to both Calder Gardens and The Barnes Foundation from Monday through Friday (through the end of July). 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Organizers say to move at your own rhythm — and bring what you need to help you unwind, like reading materials and pencils for drawing.

”B” is for “Birthday” this week at Sesame Place’s 46th Birthday.

Everyone’s favorite children’s theme park, located in Langhorne (Bucks County), is throwing a 46th birthday bash, complete with a “Furry Friends” dance party and Elmo’s balloon scavenger hunt, plus tons of character meet-and-greets mixed in. As Cookie Monster likes to say, “Count your cookies, not your problems,” and one way to do that is by setting sail aboard Captain Cookie’s High C’s Adventure. 

Sesame Place, first opened in 1980, has plenty of thrilling rides for kiddos, in addition to a water park featuring Big Bird’s Rambling River and The Count’s Splash Castle.

No te pierdas: Dine with Elmo & Friends. Book a reservation and sit with Callejón del Sésamo characters for a fun-filled feast. 

Museo Mütter just hits differently after hours. What better way to see spooky skeletons and other oddities? 

En Mütter Tüesdays After-Hours Access, the museum grants expanded access to core galleries and special exhibitions, including Botánica revolucionaria (featuring plants used by Native American healers) and The Philly Killer (about the 1976 Legionnaires’ disease outbreak), as well as entry into the Benjamin Rush Medicinal Plant Garden. 

Note: 18% of the museum’s collection is human remains, so use discretion when deciding whether to bring children in. 

Estilo: Ben Stiller and Victor Frankenstein teamed up for the latest Night at the Museum sequel. 

Honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans and the community groups dedicated to serving them with a day of food, fun and fellowship at Festival veterinario.

The free celebration at City Hall de Filadelfia promises food trucks and live performances from The Intruders, The Blue Notes, Urban Guerilla Band, MC_Thera Martin and DJ Ron Jeez, plus veteran-focused services and resources, meet and greets with members of Philadelphia City Council, and more.

Estilo: Star-spangled fun for everyone

A Oeste Philly tradition celebrating 21 years, the Bard takes center (outdoor) stage as Shakespeare in Clark Park Presents: Hamlet this week. The free professional productions begin at 7 p.m. each night inside “the Bowl.”

When the Prince of Denmark heads home to mourn his dad’s sudden death, he finds mom married to Uncle Claudius, who has since declared himself king. Madness ensues, as does lots of swordplay. 

Spoiler alert: Things don’t end well for dear Hamlet in the beloved tragedy.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Don’t forget snacks, blankets and lawn chairs.

Let’s get ready to rumble! 

TNA iMPACT! turns The Liacouras Center into a no-holds-barred jungle gym, filled with demon-masked ringmasters and bleached-blonde showmen. This high-flying wrestling extravaganza — two-hour blocks happening over two nights — is returning to Philadelphia for the first time since 2011. 

Look for increased drama on Thursday when Mila Moore makes her debut as Secretary of Strategic Affairs for TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali’s Order of Four, a flashy wrestling faction. 

No te pierdas: TNA (Total Nonstop Action) is known for hosting day-of meet and greet events, where fans can get up close and personal with their favorite wrestlers. 

There ain’t nothing like summers on Calle Sur. Head down to the buzzy corridor this Friday for an evening of fun, games, food, drink, shopping and more. 

Check out great deals and special activities at South Street businesses, including the Museo de los Jardines Mágicos, while enjoying food truck fare. 

Also on deck: live musical performances and family-friendly activities.

No te pierdas: The Philadelphia Union’s IBX Kicking Challenge, because FIFA World Cup 26 was not the end of Philly’s football frenzy.

Ustedes line is it anyway?

Yo Adrienne! Improv Festival takes over the Adrienne Theater in Rittenhouse Square for three straight days of improv magic, including hands-on workshops and live audience jams as up-and-coming comics make up jokes on the fly. 

This year’s festival, now in its second year, features more than 100 performers and 30 troupes from across the country trying out new material. “Fortunately, Philly has great cheesesteaks; Unfortunately, Ben Franklin was allergic to Cooper Sharp!” 

Estilo: Dad actually read the room before trying out his jokes at Thanksgiving dinner. 

Viviendo a través de la muerte (Living Through Death) brings the movie Coco to life through cartonería, a traditional Mexican craft of creating papier-mâché sculptures and decorative objects by layering paper and glue over a framework and painting them.

Mexican-born artist Ivette Chaires, the 2024 Julia Zagar Residency for Women Artists recipient — a 10-year-old program supporting female folk artists from Latin America — explores traditional Mexican themes, like Día de Muertos, while merging contemporary imagery into her work. 

No te pierdas: Ivette Chaires’ tribute to the women weavers from the northern highlands of Puebla, Mexico, including a mini blouse inspired by the embroidery of the region.

Real Philadelphians summer in Northern Liberties.

SummerFest at Piazza Alta Courtyard, a mixed-use community space backdropped by 16-story-tall towers, sets the scene for an all-day party. Local food trucks and small businesses — everything from Darnel’s Cakes and Lost Bread Co. (as featured on our Mapa de panaderías!) to Liberty Kitchen and Wisshickon Brewing Company — plan to keep you satiated and hydrated. 

Also, be sure to check out health-focused activations (cold plunge, anyone?) from SweatHouz. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Confirmar asistencia ahead of the event to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a basket of curated goods. 

Philadelphia has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to being the first to do something — for 250 years, from slinkies and steamboats to flags and flower shows, no other city compares to the birthplace of America. 

52 semanas de primicias honors Philly’s proud legacy with another Saturday Firstival — this time at The Academy of Natural Sciences. Founded in 1812, this was America’s first scientific society devoted to natural history, and they have the plant specimens to prove it. 

Plus, check out the No. 1 art sculpture by Ibi Padrón Venegas.

No te pierdas: Botánica de las Naciones, a groundbreaking exhibit that adds important context to the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with Indigenous storytelling and knowledge. 

Cue Freeway: “We still hustle ’till the sun come up!”

Philly’s Freeway — rapper (and Jay-Z bestie) — hosts his 3rd Annual Free Fest en Astillero Naval on Saturday, freestyling unshakeable beats and treats at the Marine Parade Grounds. Freeway, in partnership with City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, puts on a 100% free concert alongside family-friendly activities, giveaways and local vendors. 

No te pierdas: Free health screenings on-site, with 250 free blood pressure cuffs available to anyone who wants one (while supplies last). 

Jornada de puertas abiertas en Iniciativa de las Artes Asiáticas shows off the community-based arts center’s newly renovated and reimagined spaces during this free event near The Rail Park. 

Four live performances transform the Black Box Theater into a magical mystery tour, featuring an interactive play exploring childhood memories by Michelle Nguyen (audience participation is key!) and a pop-up exhibition showing spontaneous street photography from Philadelphia-based artist Alex Wong.

No te pierdas: Alysa James, a classically trained clown, who is debuting her clown/performance art piece entitled W(hite)omen in the Afternoon. 

Leones, tigres y... thieves? Oh, MY! 

A criminal has pulled off the heist of the century (the 20th to be exact), stealing London’s prized Tasmanian tiger without a trace. Who are the culprits? How did they do it? And why?! That’s where you come in, detective.

Break out your magnifying glass and sleuth your way through the Philadelphia Zoo durante este live-action whodunit scavenger hunt. Uncover the clues, unmask the perps and solve the mystery before it’s too late (no pressure). 

What’s in it for you? An awesome grand prize for the winner.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: All sleuths must be age 16 or older. Entradas are required and include parking, and concessions are pay as you go.

Can I kick it? Yes, you can! 

En Unión de Filadelfia looks to build on all that World Cup goodwill when the side hosts Atlanta United at Subaru Park in Chester. Interim head coach Ryan Richter is attempting to reset the culture, with both Kai Wagner and Quinn Sullivan expected to see the pitch. 

History says this match is even Steven. These two squads have faced off 21 times overall, with seven wins for Philly, seven wins for Atlanta and seven draws. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: It’s Military Appreciation Night at Subaru Park, with members of the Armed Forces set to be honored on the field during a pre-game ceremony. 

Todo va de maravilla en agosto, ya que Bucks County destino para jugar, comprar y comer Pueblo de vendedores ambulantes trae la diversión peluda y deliciosa en un festival anual de entrada gratuita y pago por consumo para dar inicio al Mes Nacional del Melocotón.

Cada año, el Festival del Melocotón ofrece espectáculos en vivo, paseos por los jardines en verano, elaboradas esculturas de arena y una gran variedad de especialidades gastronómicas y bebidas con temática de durazno en los restaurantes y locales de comida de todo el campus. Las tiendas permanecen abiertas hasta más tarde los sábados, y el estacionamiento siempre es gratuito.

No te pierdas: Ordering peaches from The Peach Truck to bring back home. 

If you think corn — an underrated symbol of summer — deserves more love, Charlann Farms is on top of it. 

The Bucks County farm’s fourth annual Sweet Corn Festival returns with corn-themed games and activities, including a corn-eating contest, cornhole and a corn pit for the kids (very popular). Plus, jam to live music by local bands, meet farm critters at the petting zoo, saddle up for pony rides and — new for 2026 — live out your firefighter fantasies with The Fantastic Fire Department Philly. 

On the festival menu, expect a bunch of corn-based eats, as well as pay-as-you-go food from local vendors, and drinks from Broad Street Brewing and Ashlynn Distillery.

Estilo: Good, old-fashioned, family fun at the corn-iest fest around

El primer domingo de agosto Northern Liberties’Es hora de brillar. Desde 2008, el evento anual gratuito Festival de la Calle 2 brings thousands of revelers to the corridor of the River Wards neighborhood. 

Expect a Philly-centric lineup of live bands on stages (typically at Germantown Avenue and at Fairmount Avenue), art and apparel merchants and vendors, multiple beer and cocktail gardens featuring selections from local craft breweries and distilleries, and the finest food fare NoLibs (and beyond) has to offer.

Ideal para: A sizzling summer street fest

It’s 1965, the height of the Civil Rights Movement. And Dr. Martin Luther King — the once-in-a-generation leader at the center of it all — is delivering a speech to 10,000 Philadelphians.

Oeste Philly marks the 61st anniversary of Dr. King’s tour with the second annual Freedom Now Festival and Rally. Join local leaders, Black-owned businesses and community members for a day of live performances, art exhibits, film screenings and storytelling, all in the spirit of the Civil Rights Movement.

Also look out for: pay-as-you-go food truck fare, a pop-up marketplace and hands-on activities in the Dream Builders Kids Zone. 

Ideal para: A much-needed reminder that the arc of the moral universe is long — but it still bends toward justice

Don’t miss the largest African festival on the East Coast.

Festival ACANA at Cherry Street Pier (Penn's Landing) showcases the vibrant diversity of the African diaspora in Philadelphia through live musical performances and globally inspired cuisine, plus a curated vendor village that never disappoints. 

Note: Please check the festival’s official Instagram page for more information as musical acts and food trucks get added to the lineup. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Parking is limited due to construction on the I-95 CAP project, so organizers recommend hiking or biking along the Sendero del río Delaware. 

Las fechas varían según la proyección.

’Es la temporada de las proyecciones de cine al aire libre. Prepara las palomitas y trae tus propias mantas y sillas para disfrutar de estas películas al aire libre en el área metropolitana de Filadelfia:

• Iron Man (2008) at Sunset Social (Wednesday)
• Brasil (1985) at Mario Lanza Park (Wednesday)
• Antes del amanecer (1999) on the Schuylkill Banks (Thursday)
• Raya y el último dragón (2021) at Guerin Recreation Center (Friday)
• Rango (2011) at Sunset Social (Saturday)
• Sarah’s Oil (2025) at Thomas Hart Park (Saturday)

Las fechas varían según el evento

Treat yourself at one of these food-related happenings in Greater Philadelphia. Hungry for more? We give you one of the best sandwiches in America’s best sandwich city: the humble hoagie. Chow down on our top picks for authentic hoagies en Filadelfia.

• BLT Season at Middle Child: We’re so back, baby — we, meaning Middle Child’s ultra-popular, limited-edition BLTs for sandwich-loving foodies like ourselves. Stacked high with layers of homemade rye bread, crispy bacon, leafy arugula, a thin spread of Duke’s mayo, a drizzle of tomato vinaigrette and — the star of the show — thick-cut slabs of fresh-picked heirloom tomatoes, the sumptuous sandos are exclusively available during peak tomato season (aka for about 4 weeks). (Happening now.)

• Lobster Fest at Morgan’s Pier: Forget about champagne tastes and caviar dreams; It’s all about the lobster at Morgan’s Pier. Lobster Fest is sweeping the riverside dine-and-dance destination, bringing an exquisite menu of summer-y seafood dishes and deals. Of course, the star is the steamed lobster dinners, but don’t miss out on lobster rolls, cheddar and corn biscuit baskets, 5-for-$30 beer buckets, $12 proseccos, and more. Can we get a shell, yeah? (Wednesdays.)

• Waffles & Wine Art Show at Midnight & The Wicked: This recurring food-and-art bonanza gathers highly skilled local artists from some of the city’s most intimate art galleries. The curated event showcases one-day-only exhibits, with all art available for purchase and artists on hand to discuss their processes. Plus: drink and wine specials and unlimited waffles — as if you needed another reason to support Philly art! Entradas are required for entry, and this week, you can catch the traveling show at Midnight & the Wicked in Center City (Wednesday). 

• Cocktail Clash in the Garden at Fringe Bar: The games are on as nine mixologists from across the city go sip-for-sip, competing for the Dirty Rocks live cocktail competition crown. Will the mixologist representing your favorite Philly watering hole — like R&D or Known Associates — take the crown? Taste your way through their creations and vote on your favorites to find out. Also on offer: live DJ, an ice luge, pay-as-you-go food, discounted drinks and more. Tickets are required (Sunday). 

• Grilling in the Garden with Yes Yasmine Kitchen: Grab a seat in the garden for Yes Yasmine Kitchen’s curated communal dinner at Dreamworld Bakes in Kensington. Accompanied by a yummy halal- and gluten-free-friendly menu of Algerian classics, like batata fries and hmiss (a roasted pepper salad), the star of the table is the chwa: an assortment of grilled beef, chicken, lamb and shrimp skewers. Tickets are required for the dinner and include a take-home gift (Sunday). 

Las fechas varían según el evento

Disfruta de estos conciertos en directo en locales de toda el área metropolitana de Filadelfia. ¿Quieres más? Sube el volumen con nuestro Guía de temporada de los conciertos más importantes de Philly.

• The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center: Philadelphia’s premier orchestral outfit — under the capable baton of Naomi Woo — tackles iconic symphonies by classical music’s most iconic composers. The Philadelphia Orchestra breathes new life into the work of Mozart (viernes) y Beethoven (Saturday). At times thunderous, at times sparkling, always emotionally charged, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony, Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony and more are on the lineup for two nights of performances. 

• PJ Morton at The Fillmore: How deep is your love … for PJ Morton? Go straight from Bourbon Street Saturday nights to Sunday morning service with honey-toned R&B crooner PJ Morton. The Grammy Award-winning New Orleans native shows off everything in his musical repertoire, from NoLa Soul to deeply rooted Gospel hymns, when he hits the stage at The Fillmore (Viernes).

• Dinner Party With Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington & More at Union Transfer: If “I’m a movement by myself, but I’m a force when we’re together” were a person, it would be these three. Some of your favorite artists’ favorite artists, Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper and Kamasi Washington are known for their prowess as the producers, composers, and creative minds responsible for your favorite soundtracks and songs — like Alright by Kendrick Lamar. The titans of contemporary music step out from behind the scenes, hitting the stage as R&B/jazz super group Dinner Party for a rare, one-night-only performance at Union Transfer (Sunday).

• Buddy Guy at the Keswick Theatre: After 90 years, 33 albums, nine Grammys and countless other accolades, Buddy Guy has nothing left to prove. But that’s not stopping the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer from bringing that iconic West Side sound to Philadelphia. End your weekend with the rock and blues legend himself when Buddy Guy takes the stage at the Keswick (Domingo).

• Lisa Ann Walter at Helium Comedy Club: You know her as a wise-cracking, Eagles-loving, South Philly-living middle school teacher on Abbot Elementary. This week, Miss Schemmenti — aka comedian Lisa Ann Walter — sheds her sensible classroom shoes and PG-rated humor for three nights of stand-up at Helium Comedy Club (Sunday through Tuesday, August 4, 2026).

Las fechas varían según el tour.

¿Estás en el tour? (Deberías estarlo). Echa un vistazo a nuestras recomendaciones de algunos de los mejores visitas guiadas en Philly esta semana. ¿Quieres más? Ve a tu propio ritmo y sal a la aventura en uno de los siguientes lugares: estas visitas autoguiadas.

• Best-Of Streets Dept. Excursions: Gayborhood Mural Walk: Best known for his Streets Dept. social media platforms focusing on Philly’s escena del arte público galardonada, photo-blogger and podcaster Conrad Benner dons his tour guide hat, leading a rotating variety of tours focusing on art and public spaces. This week, the arts champion runs back one of his most popular tours, spotlighting larger-than-life artworks honoring Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ history in the Gayborhood (Jueves). 

• Stars, Stripes and Stories & Una nación de artistas Exhibition Tours at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts: Recorrido Una nación de artistas at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, with special guided tours exploring how artists go beyond flags and typical patriotic symbols to express their love of country (Friday) and the diverse histories and narratives embodied in the exhibition (Saturday). 

• Open Investigation Evening: A Haunted Fort Mifflin Event: Many men lived, fought and died on the Revolutionary battlefield at Fort Mifflin. Legend has it, lost souls continue to haunt the fortification to this day. Gear up and investigate for yourself with free rein of the ghostly grounds and experienced paranormal investigators from Paranormal Cares (only ethical ghostbusting allowed!) as your guides. Tickets are required, with an extended VIP experience available giving you exclusive access to the fort’s spooky hospital (Saturday).

Dates vary by party

¿Podemos oír un “¡hurra, hurra!”? ¿Podemos oír un “¡oh, sí!”? Vida nocturna en Philly está más de moda que nunca con estas fiestas de baile esta semana:

• Michael Jackson Dance Party at City Winery: Calling all the Smooth Criminals: Moonwalk your way to the dance floor. It’s all Michael Jackson all night long as the King of Pop soundtracks una velada de Off the Wall baile at City Winery. Relive all of Michael Jackson’s unforgettable eras from The Jackson Five to Thriller a Bad and beyond (Friday). 

• Millennial Matinee: TRL Edition & Beyoncé Night + Sweet Revenge at Underground Arts: It’s a complete Riot Nerd takeover of Underground Arts with not one, not two but tres different bashes. The epic dance marathon kicks off with a Millennial Matinee party powered by your favorite early oughts hits. Your hips greased? Good. The main event — a doubleheader featuring a mash-up of emo and pop in one room and Beyoncé’s greatest hits (as if you could ever choose) — starts at 10 p.m. To quote a queen, “we like to party.” Tickets for the early evening party are separate from the nighttime festivities (Sábado).

En curso

Aplaudamos a la Ciudad del Amor Fraternal: el servicio de venta de boletos TKTS, de renombre internacional, ya está disponible en Philly. Se une así a las filas de Nueva York, Tokio y Londres., TKTS Filadelfia ofrece una oferta inmejorable: entre 301 y 501 pesos de descuento en boletos para seleccionar espectáculos teatrales y de artes escénicas dentro de las 72 horas previas a la función.  

Want the full scoop? Continúa leyendo nuestra guía..

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Los boletos deben comprarse en persona en la Centro de visitantes Independence and include shows by Ensemble Arts, the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Wilma Theater and many more.

En curso

Ahora que Philly ha dado oficialmente la bienvenida a la primavera —o, como nos gusta llamarla, la temporada de comidas al aire libre—, no puedes dejar pasar los días cálidos, las noches sensuales y los momentos de felicidad bajo el sol. 

Disfruta de una comida al aire libre en uno de los locales al aire libre más populares de Philly, como 

• Un lugar acogedor para pasar el rato Cervecería al aire libre Liberty 
• buzzy Rittenhouse Square escape Jardín de nogales 
• la siempre popular atracción en la azotea Bar Bok 
• El lugar de referencia en el siempre cambiante centro de la ciudad Cervecería Uptown
• un animado lugar de moda frente al mar Punto Libertad 
• Una escapada para disfrutar de la hora feliz en plena naturaleza El Garden Bar en el Rodin Museum
• escondite super secreto en la ciudad Club de verano de Frankie
• un destino al aire libre revolucionario (y el favorito de los Padres Fundadores) El jardín de City Taverno 
• ’Jardines pop-up de PHS» exuberantes oasis urbanos en Calle Sur y en Manayunk. 

¿Te apetece vivir una aventura? Descubre algo interesante con nuestra nueva guía sobre bares y restaurantes al aire libre fuera de lo común.

Las fechas varían según el evento

Let the good times flow! Some of your favorite neighborhood spots offer up discounted after-work drinks and bar bites during neighborhood-wide happy hours throughout the summer. Cheers to that! 

• Fishtown Taps: Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m., over two dozen of your favorite Fishtown restaurants and bars, like Barcade and LMNO, offer a whole bevy of food and drink deals for Fishtown Taps. Get your fill of $5 beers, $6 wines, $7 signature cocktails and discounted apps for your after-work indulgence (Tuesdays through September 2026).

• Center City District Sips: Philly’s OG post-office hang, this weekly Wednesday night program offers substantial discounts at mayores de 60 años (y sumando) bares, restaurantes y cervecerías al aire libre por toda Centro de la ciudad. The CCD Sips promotion is simple: $6 beer, $7 wine, $8 cocktails, $6 mocktails and appetizers under $10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at spots like Franky Bradley’s and Harp & Crown. After happy hour, enjoy 15% off dinner after 7 p.m. at select locations (Wednesdays through August 26, 2026).

• Passayunk Passeggiata: This South Philly stroll down The Avenue — inspired by the Roman tradition of slowly walking the streets before dinner — delivers la dolce vita every Thursday evening starting at 5 p.m. During Passayunk Passeggiata, live jazz music sets the soundtrack for food and drink specials (most under $10) at participating restaurants, like Le Virtu and Stogie Joe’s Tavern, and extended hours at specialty shops like Red Gravy Goods and A Novel Idea (Thursdays through August 27, 2026).

Hasta el domingo 9 de agosto de 2026.

Se puede saber mucho de una persona por su hogar. En el caso de los Shakers, una comunidad religiosa que se originó en la Inglaterra del siglo XVIII y floreció en los Estados Unidos, sus firmes creencias en torno a la comunidad, el trabajo y la igualdad se extendían a todas las facetas de la vida, incluidos los muebles, la arquitectura y los artículos de uso cotidiano. 

Combinando artefactos históricos fabricados por los Shaker directamente de la Testamento de Ann Lee con obras de arte contemporáneo inspiradas en la comunidad, esta nueva exposición en el Instituto de Arte Contemporáneo (ICA) explores how the group developed a distinctive visual language marked by simplicity, innovation and purpose. 

¿Quieres saber más? La exposición se ha presentado recientemente en destacado en este artículo desde El New York Times. 

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: ICA admission is always free! Be sure to check the sitio web oficial for the full list of current exhibitions and that day’s hours. 

Hasta el domingo 16 de agosto de 2026

Ilumina la noche en el histórico Franklin Square con lo que no te puedes perder Festival de Linternas Chinas de Filadelfia en Old City, featuring all-new lanterns for 2026. Celebrate the Year of the Horse among dozens of massive, intricate and handcrafted lanterns.

Disfruta de actuaciones culturales en vivo, arte popular, espectáculos de fuentes, artesanías temáticas del festival y una gran variedad de comida y bebida internacional, incluyendo cócteles exclusivos. Para asistir al evento, que comienza cada noche a las 6 p. m., es necesario adquirir entradas por adelantado (con horario asignado de viernes a domingo).

No te pierdas: El sudeste asiático: una selva tropical radiante, a new installation where lantern-sized elephants and leopards roam an electrical ecosystem.

Hasta el sábado 29 de agosto de 2026 (viernes y sábados)

Esta primavera y este verano, disfruta de nueve de los lugares más impresionantes de la comunidad —todo por un precio accesible— con el regreso del Pase único para el histórico Germantown. 

Visita tesoros ocultos como una escuela del siglo XVIII que se conserva completamente intacta, el lugar donde se libró la Batalla de Germantown y el sitio del Ferrocarril Subterráneo donde, según cuenta la leyenda familiar, Harriet Tubman descansó. 

Historic Germantown’s brand-new visitor center is the perfect place to start (or end) your adventure. The center features exhibits detailing Germantown’s 300-year history, starting before it was even part of Philadelphia, plus maps to guide your exploration and a gift shop with Germantown-themed merch.

No te pierdas: Wyck, which houses one of the oldest rose gardens in America, boasts more than 50 cultivars of historic roses — some dating back to the late 1700s. 

Hasta el domingo 6 de septiembre de 2026

El trabajo de la diseñadora de vestuario Ruth E. Carter, ganadora de dos premios Óscar, ocupa un lugar destacado en la African American Museum in Philadelphia’La última exposición de, El afrofuturismo en el diseño de vestuario, que explora cómo las imágenes de vestuario dibujadas a mano por Carter ayudaron a definir personajes cinematográficos icónicos.

La exposición modular, que incluye elementos interactivos, muestra trajes y objetos galardonados de la prestigiosa carrera de Carter, incluyendo una rara oportunidad de ver bocetos personales del artista y trajes de la colección privada de Carter.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Ruth E. Carter — aka La mujer negra más nominada en la historia de los Óscar. — ganó dos premios Óscar por sus diseños de vestuario para las películas Pantera Negra películas y es la primera mujer negra en ganar varios premios Óscar en cualquier categoría.

Hasta el lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026.

No hace falta salir de la ciudad para disfrutar de la experiencia de un parque temático Universal. Este exposición de estreno mundial, presentado por The Franklin Institute y Universal Destinations & Experiences, ofrece una mirada entre bastidores a la innovación y la creación de mundos que hay detrás de cada parque de atracciones Universal.

Con una superficie de 1,700 metros cuadrados y ocho galerías inmersivas, esta experiencia interactiva exhibe más de 100 vehículos, accesorios y otros artefactos originales de atracciones, espectáculos y atracciones en vivo de fama mundial. Y, al más puro estilo del Instituto Franklin, la exposición tiene un enfoque educativo, destacando toda la tecnología, la ingeniería y el arte que intervienen en el diseño de los parques temáticos.

Ideal para: Los jugadores pueden sacar a relucir su lado más Mario, Luigi o Peach en la estación de selfies de Nintendo World.

Hasta el lunes 7 de septiembre de 2026.

Sabes que los días cálidos han llegado para quedarse una vez que Festival de verano Independence Blue Cross RiverRink cobra vida. 

La versión primaveral y veraniega de este recinto ribereño ofrece un ambiente festivo con una enorme pista de patinaje, atracciones, paseo marítimo y juegos recreativos, minigolf, opciones gastronómicas y eventos durante toda la temporada.

La entrada a este destino familiar es gratuita y está abierta al público. El minigolf, los juegos, las atracciones y los puestos de comida se pagan por separado.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas at Summerfest — just make sure to keep your furbaby on a leash.

Hasta el domingo 27 de septiembre de 2026

Durante toda la primavera tardía y el verano, Longwood Gardens’las magníficas fuentes cobran vida por toda la ciudad Kennett Square campus durante la atracción anual Festival de las Fuentes.

Diario Actuaciones en el Jardín de la Fuente Principal comienzan a las 11:15 a. m. y se repiten cada dos horas a lo largo del día, con fuentes que cuentan con 1.719 chorros que alcanzan una altura de hasta 175 pies. En el Teatro al Aire Libre, no te pierdas un espectáculo adicional de 5 minutos que comienza a las 10:15 y se repite cada dos horas.

Las noches de fin de semana ofrecen deslumbrantes espectáculos de color en el espectacular Espectáculos de fuentes iluminadas acompañado de una lista rotativa de selecciones musicales.

No te pierdas: Longwood’s fine dining restaurant, 1906. Helmed by executive chef George Murkowicz, it has garnered the attention of Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan.

Hasta el miércoles 30 de septiembre de 2026

Este es el año más importante hasta la fecha para Philly, y los hoteles de toda la ciudad celebran el 250.º aniversario de Estados Unidos con un brindis por su lugar de origen.

Más de 30 hoteles están dando un giro radical durante Celebraciones del 250.º aniversario de Philly como parte de Espíritu del 76: La ruta de los cócteles de Filadelfia.

Estos locales ofrecen una deliciosa dosis de historia durante toda la primavera y el verano en forma de cócteles y cócteles sin alcohol innovadores, inspirados en el papel fundamental que desempeñó Filadelfia en la fundación de la nación.

No te pierdas: The Secret Knock (punch of house-aged whiskey) at Bank & Bourbon inside the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

Hasta septiembre de 2026

Reserva una hamaca y una barca a pedales: Sirve como un Paseo marítimo del río Delaware oasis desde 2014, Parque del puerto de Spruce Street abre sus puertas para la temporada 2026 con un sinfín de atracciones, entre las que se incluyen un paseo marítimo con puestos de comida, un montón de espacios para relajarse (piensa en sillas Adirondack y tumbonas de malla con base plana sobre el río) y un animado evento semanal programa de eventos.

Una vez que se pone el sol, el parque se ilumina con cientos de luces LED de colores colgadas entre las copas de los árboles. El parque temporal frente al mar es gratuito y está abierto al público durante todo el otoño, aunque algunas actividades se pagan por separado.

No te pierdas: Chiliboats Adventures and a new fleet of Swan Boats — sign up for after-dark Glow Night rides! — provide plenty of water fun.

Hasta el domingo 11 de octubre de 2026 (de miércoles a domingo)

Vuelve en 2026 la querida cervecería al aire libre itinerante de Philly, Parques de grifo, cervezas y bocadillos en los parques urbanos y espacios verdes de Filadelfia, con un barrio diferente cada semana. 

Podrás disfrutar de cervezas en lata y de barril de Mainstay Independent Brewing, Conshohocken Brewing, Dogfish Head y otras marcas, además de cócteles de temporada para degustar y bocadillos que van desde hamburguesas con queso y sándwiches de cerdo desmenuzado hasta vasitos de tarta de queso y frambuesa y «Lunchables» para adultos (!). 

La parada de esta semana: Gorgas Park in Roxborough.

Ideal para: History buffs. Check out the 21st Ward War Memorial, honoring neighborhood soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War I.

Hasta el domingo 25 de octubre de 2026 (solo los viernes, sábados y domingos)

Philly siempre ha sido una ciudad de barrios, y durante 20 semanas esta primavera, verano y otoño, podrás participar en recorridos gratuitos organizados por expertos locales para descubrir qué hace que cada barrio sea especial.

Cada semana, el Serie de recorridos «Jawnts» por el barrio se dirige a un barrio diferente para visitar restaurantes, tiendas, parques y lugares de interés histórico locales, todo ello de la mano de un guía experimentado. Where to this week? The historic Calle 9 Sur Italian Market.

Las visitas guiadas se realizan los viernes a las 2 p. m., y los sábados y domingos a las 10 a. m. y a las 2 p. m. Es necesario inscribirse con antelación, así que haz clic en este enlace para inscribirse. ¡Bonificación: los participantes reciben una bolsa de tela del barrio gratis!

Estilo: Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man chartered a tour bus.

Hasta el otoño de 2026

¿Es un pájaro? ¿Es un avión? No, Es el Philly PHLASH.¡La forma favorita de todos para desplazarse cómodamente de una atracción emblemática de Filadelfia a otra vuelve con una nueva temporada!. 

Los pases de día completo cuestan solo $5 (gratis para SEPTA (Porta llaves) y topes incluyen Reading Terminal Market, Eastern State PenitentiaryEl Philadelphia Museum of ArtEl Philadelphia Zoo y muchos más. Por primera vez en la historia, el característico autobús morado también para en la estación de la calle 30, la Museo Mütter y el Distrito de la Moda.

Estilo: Paul Revere took over SEPTA.

Hasta el sábado 31 de octubre de 2026 (Saturdays & Sundays)

Este apreciado tesoro culinario regresa al corazón del parque FDR de South Philly, dando inicio a la temporada de mercados al aire libre. A mercado estacional de renombre nacionalEl Mercado del Sudeste Asiático se celebra cada fin de semana (salvo en ocasiones especiales), y ofrece lo mejor de la cocina laosiana, jemer, tailandesa, vietnamita e indonesia de la ciudad.

This year’s market sees over 70 vendors offering traditional dishes, authentic street food and culturally specific produce, plus plants, jewelry and clothing.

Know before you: Pack a picnic blanket and don’t forget to bring cash — some vendors are cash-only, and there’s no ATM on site.

Hasta el jueves 31 de diciembre de 2026.

Consigue tu entrada para conocer la historia del LGBTQ+ —y llévate unos regalos geniales— con el Pasaporte del Orgullo, una nueva colaboración entre el Centro de visitantes Philly Pride, aquí mismo, en el Gayborhood, y en el Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional de Stonewall, en la ciudad de Nueva York. ¿Cómo funciona? ¡Me alegro de que lo preguntes! 

Step 1: Pick up your free passport from either site.

Paso 2: Visita ambos lugares antes de que termine el año y consigue un sello en cada uno.

Step 3: Show your completed passport to staff at either visitor center location to score a limited-edition Baron von Steuben tote bag and rock it with pride. 

No te pierdas: Head over to Valley Forge National Historical Park to see the General Baron von Steuben statue, erected in 1915.

Hasta el domingo 3 de enero de 2027.

“Cuando en el curso de los acontecimientos humanos...”. El documento del que proviene esta frase fundamental es la pieza central de la Museum of the American Revolution’Programación de 2026. El viaje de la Declaración La exposición recorre la historia de la carta fundacional de Estados Unidos y su influencia continua, que ha inspirado más de 100 movimientos independentistas en todo el mundo.

El legado de la Declaración se explora a través de registros, obras de arte y artefactos, entre los que se incluyen la silla de Thomas Jefferson, un borrador de la Declaración de Derechos francesa con anotaciones del marqués de Lafayette y el banco de la prisión donde Martin Luther King Jr. escribió “Carta desde la cárcel de Birmingham, una rueca que le regaló Gandhi, y mucho más.

No te pierdas: George Washington’s war tent, aka the First Oval Office. 

Hasta el domingo 14 de febrero de 2027

En 1803, el presidente Thomas Jefferson encargó a Meriwether Lewis y William Clark la exploración de los territorios occidentales del país tras la compra de Luisiana. Pero, ¿sabías que Filadelfia... Academia de Ciencias Naturales guarda casi todos los diarios originales de los exploradores y los especímenes conservados relacionados con sus investigaciones botánicas en su Herbario Lewis & Clark?

La nueva exposición del museo Botánica de las Naciones La exposición vuelve a examinar esa rica colección desde una perspectiva indígena, combinando la botánica (el estudio de las plantas) con la etnobotánica (el estudio de cómo las personas utilizan las plantas) para redefinir la forma en que interpretamos el proceso colonial.

Estilo: Sacajawea retells the fateful events of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Hasta mediados de 2027 (las fechas varían según el museo)

Con historias propias llenas de anécdotas, los Philadelphia Museum of Art y el Academia de Bellas Artes de Pensilvania (la primera escuela de arte y museo del país) nos sumergen en la riqueza y diversidad de la historia del arte estadounidense para esta exposición de gran éxito, programado para coincidir con el Semicentenario.

La colección, que abarca 300 años de arte estadounidense —e incluye piezas de la increíble colección personal del dueño de los Phillies, John Middleton, y su esposa Leigh—, cuenta con más de 1,000 retratos, esculturas, muebles, fotografías y mucho más repartidos entre ambos museos. Los visitantes encontrarán a algunos de los nombres más importantes del arte —como Mary Cassatt y Charles Willson Peale— expuestos junto a artistas negros, indígenas, inmigrantes e históricamente subrepresentados, así como a talentos contemporáneos, a quienes a menudo se pasa por alto.

Lo que debes saber antes de ir: The exhibit is included with general admission at both museums. Purchase a full-price ticket to either museum for 50% off admission to the second museum (valid within seven days).

Es cierto: Philly es un galardonado, una ciudad que acapara titulares. ¿Necesitas ayuda para estar al día de todas las novedades? Entérate de todo con este resumen semanal de nuestras historias favoritas de Philly. Recién salido del horno:

• Goooooal: A Philly soccer squad just brought home a national title.
• A popular attraction in Philly is turning the big 2-0, and you’re invited to the party.
• Fringe benefits: Philly’s annual avant-garde arts fest gears up for fall.
• A celebrated artist transforms a small-but-mighty Germantown museum.
• Dish: Find out which Philly hotel restaurants made OpenTable’s top 100 list.

Why stop there?! There’s so much more sizzling hot goodness where that came from on visitphilly.com, como:

• The seat of Delaware County, Media emerged in the 1840s to accommodate a commercial center and government business. Nicknamed “everyone’s hometown,” the charming town continues to honor its origins with stately municipal buildings, Victorian-era homes, and a magical blend of eats, shops and outdoor fun. Get our top suggestions for a Delco day trip with our new-and-improved guide. 

• Carnival games and down-the-shore fun have returned to one of the waterfront’s premier summer attractions. Free to enter with pay-as-you-go attractions, Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest boasts a massive roller skating rink, rides and more. Discover everything that there is to experience with nuestra guía recientemente actualizada to the all-ages destination. 

• Late summer has so much to offer in Philly, from highly anticipated annual cultural events like BlackStar Film Festival to delicious food fetes like 2nd Street Festival. Be in the know with nuestra guía to the most awesome things to do in Philadelphia in August 2026.

• Lights. Camera. Action! An internationally acclaimed celebration of art and culture, BlackStar Film Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary next week, August 6 through 9, 2026. Preview what the Oscar-qualifying fest has planned in nuestra guía para 2026 to the fest.